Video and Photography for Real Estate

 928 Hardwood Ave

 Shoreview, MN 55126

January 6, 2016

Submitted by:

Elizabeth Ramos, Owner/Photographer

Twin City Visions, LLC

928 Hardwood Ave

Shoreview, MN 55126

Phone: 651-788-2867

Email: Lizamostcv@gmail.com

Dear Sir or Madam:

I wish to petition the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption from

14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a),

91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and

91.417(a) and (b)

I, Elizabeth Ramos, would like to be permitted to operate a DJI PHANTOM 1 and a DJI

PHANTOM 3 quad-copter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to conduct aerial

photography and videography. I own a real estate photography company, Twin City

Visions, and currently work with real estate professionals as a photographer and

videographer to assist them in marketing residential and commercial properties for sale.

Their is a considerable benefit to showing an aerial perspective of properties with large

acreage as well as lakefront properties.This serves both property sellers as well as

potential buyers.

I plan to operate two UASs, a PHANTOM 1 and PHANTOM 3, which are comprised of

an unmanned aircraft (UA or PHANTOM) and a remote control ground station. The

PHANTOM 1 and PHANTOM 3 are quad-copters and have a maximum gross weight of

about 3 pounds. They are equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors

powered by batteries. The UAs have a maximum airspeed of 30 knots.Included in the

operational software of the UAS is a GPS flight safety feature whereby it returns to the

point of take off, hovers, and then slowly lands if communication with the remote control

is lost.

I plan to operate the UAs over various areas within the state of Minnesota for the

purpose of providing real estate professionals with photos and video of real estate for

sale.

I will only operate the UA in reasonably safe environments that are strictly controlled,

are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas. I will

obtain permission from the subject property owners as well as the real estate

professionals involved.

I will follow the recommended preflight inspections and protocols.

Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraft I

believe an exemption from these sections of title 14 of the CFR, subject to certain

conditions and limitations, is warranted and will meet the requirements for an equivalent

level of safety.

As a safety precaution I will perform a preflight inspection of the PHANTOM 1 and/or

PHANTOM 3 UAS before each flight as outlined in the operations manual.

The UAS does not carry any pilots or passengers and so poses very little risk to

persons or property.

I have flown numerous flights as a hobbyist for 2 years. I am familiar with the UAS’

performance under different altitudes, temperatures and weather conditions.

I will abide by the following additional operating conditions: I will operate the UAS below

400 feet AGL and within a radius distance of 1000 feet from the controller to maintain

direct line of sight visual observation. I will also only operate in safe areas away from

the public and traffic.

I will operate the UAS for no more than 9 minutes per flight. This leaves a safety window

of at least 3 minutes (25%) before battery power begins to get low.

I will always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation; and I will have

procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential danger.

In summary:

The purpose of my operations will be to provide aerial photos and video of real property

to real estate professionals using a PHANTOM 1 and PHANTOM 3. The aerial

perspective can better present the true beauty and scope of a home or property. This is

a valuable service to both real property sellers and potential buyers.

I am requesting an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5),

61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b).

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth Ramos, Owner/Photographer

Twin City Visions, LLC

928 Hardwood Ave

Shoreview, MN 55126

Phone: 651-788-2867

Email: Lizamostcv@gmail.com